The Lycan King's Second Chance Mate: Rise of the Traitor's Daughter

Zane~

I strode down the hallway, my footsteps sharp and deliberate against the marble floors. My phone was still warm in my grip, Sebastian’s urgent words ringing in my ears. There was no time to waste.

I pushed open the study door and stepped inside, immediately drawing Natalie and Jacob’s attention. Whatever conversation they’d been having died the moment they saw me.

Natalie’s eyes flickered with concern—she could probably sense the shift in my demeanor from earlier. Jacob, on the other hand, studied me with quiet curiosity, his usual relaxed posture tightening ever so slightly.

"I need to head out for a bit," I said, my tone sounded clipped but not in a bad way. My gaze focused on Natalie for a moment before flicking to Jacob. "Nora and Charlie will keep an eye on things while I’m gone."

Jacob leaned forward, his brows knitting together in concern, almost like a worried son sizing up his father. "Everything okay? Where are you off to, Mr. Lucky?" His voice carried both curiosity and unease.

I exhaled sharply, barely resisting the urge to roll my eyes. "Nowhere you need to concern yourself with," I replied. Then, narrowing my gaze slightly, I added, "Just make sure you behave. And when that lecture of yours is over, don’t linger."

Jacob stretched out on the couch with mock arrogance, folding his arms behind his head. "You sound like an overprotective dad, Mr Lucky. Should I start calling you ’sir’ now?"

I pinched the bridge of my nose, groaning. "Don’t push it, Jacob. I don’t have time to argue with a teenager."

"Be safe Sir," Natalie added as if I was going off to war; but somehow, it warmed my heart greatly. I gave her a warm smile and replied, "I will."

With that, I turned on my heel, already moving toward the door. Behind me, I could hear Jacob chuckling under his breath, but I ignored him. I had bigger things to handle. I’ll deal with that disrespectful kid later.